PADUM

Once capital of the Zanskar valley, lies on top of a hill at the far end of the Lungnak valley. The majority of its 400 - 500 inhabitants are Muslims who are engaged in trading. At the eastern border of Padum, a suspension bridge cross over the Tserap Lingti Chu. From there a path leads along its right bank, and further along the river Zanskar, towards Tonde and Zangla. To the southwest, slightly above Padum, lies the Monastery of Stagrimo, which can be reached in 15 minutes. The monastery of Stagrimo belongs to the Drukpa Kagyupa order and is presently the home of about 30 monks